Despite video evidence from all angles showing Suarez once again chewing his way through the opposition during Uruguay's clash with Italy earlier this week, president Jose Mujica insists the striker has done no wrong.

He said: "I didn't see him bite anyone.

"We didn't choose him to be a philosopher or a mechanic or to have good manners. He's a great player.

“I didn't see him bite anyone”

Uruguay president Jose Mujica

"If we're going to take decisions in football based on what TV says, then there are loads of penalties and handballs you have to give that weren't given.

"So bad luck."

It's not just the president getting behind Suarez, either – Uruguay's FA chief maintains that there is no clear video evidence that proves the Anfield star is guilty.

Wilmar Valdez said after Fifa's independent disciplinary committee met last night: "We understand that there is not sufficient evidence to truly sanction Luis."

And Suarez's team-mates even claim that the whole thing is a "vendetta" concocted by the British media.

Skipper Diego Lugano ranted: "The British media has a vendetta against Suarez, and everyone knows that.

"It's obvious the vendetta sells newspapers in England, otherwise you wouldn't be here."

Suarez could face a two-year ban if found guilty of biting Italian player Giorgio Chiellini's shoulder during Tuesday night's Group D match.